Abu Dhabi’s Mangrove Walk at Jubail Mangrove Park has quickly become one of the most popular attractions in the city.
Since it first opened in January 2020, thousands of visitors have flocked to Jubail Mangrove Park thanks to its beautiful scenery that offers an escape from busy city life.
The one-of-a-kind family-friendly park aims to not only support biodiversity and protect the Abu Dhabi coastline, but also to help prevent climate change by sucking up carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases and trapping them in their flooded soils for millennia.
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Now that summer is finally coming to a close and we’re now entering a much cooler season, what’s better than spending your free time soaking up nature on the boardwalk at Abu Dhabi’s Mangrove Walk at Jubail Mangrove Park?
Planning a visit anytime soon? Here’s everything you need to know before setting off.
Where is Jubail Mangrove Park?
The new attraction is located on Jubail Island, located between Saadiyat Island and Yas Island.
The location can be accessed coming from Yas Island or Dubai or the other direction from downtown Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Island.
Search for Jubail Island on your GPS and once you arrive follow signs for Jubail Mangrove Park.
When does Jubail Mangrove Park open?
The walkway is open daily from 9am to 9pm.
Before you visit, it’s worth noting that a maximum holding capacity is in place at the attraction.
If visitor numbers exceed the maximum number you will have to wait for some visitors to leave before being permitted entry into the walkway.
How much does entry to Jubail Mangrove Park cost?
For adults the admission is Dhs15, Dhs10 for children under the age of 18 and free for children under seven. Family discounts are available.
What can you do at Jubail Mangrove Park?
There are three pathways to walk, the longest covers a distance of 2km and the shortest is 1km.
The paths allow you to take a stroll through the mangroves, explore the natural landscape and go wildlife spotting.
A floating platform with netting is also on site where you can take a look at the marine life underwater.
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In addition rangers are on site around the park to answer questions you have about the local environment and wildlife.
An information centre and viewing platform (for those perfect pictures) is also at the site.
There are also plenty of activities available on site, including kayaking. Head out on the waters in daylight or sunset and get closer to the fauna that makes the mangroves so special. Prices for kayaking in Jubail Mangrove Park start from Dhs89 with other forms of water transport on offer too, including electric dragon boats.
There are also activities available for ladies, including yoga.
Is Jubail Mangrove Park safe for children?
It is child friendly, but children under the age of 12 aren’t allowed to enter unsupervised.
Schools are also able to book trips to the site to learn about the local ecosystem.
There is also a children’s educational area.
Can you have a picnic at Jubail Mangrove Park?
First and foremost, the Mangrove Walk is an ecological site.
There is a strict no-food policy at the attraction meaning that litter and packaging taken on to the site will be minimalised to help preserve the natural environment.
There is a café on site selling hot drinks and some food but no food or packaging will be permitted along the walkway to help preserve the local ecosystem.
Is there anything else to know about Jubail Mangrove Park?
In times of high tide you will be able to spot a variety of wildlife including fish and birds, however in times of low tide there will be less water and marine life will be at a minimum.
The attraction is also set to close in the summer months, however an exact date is yet to be announced.
In addition pets are not permitted, you cannot smoke or go fishing at the site either.
Dhs15 (adults), Dhs10 (children), open daily, 7am-9pm, jubailisland.ae (02 546 8341).
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